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AP source: Kings fire coach Luke Walton after 6-11 start

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Published 10:58 am

By JOSH DUBOW
AP Sports Writer

A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press that the Sacramento Kings have fired coach Luke Walton after getting off to a disappointing start in his third season in charge. The person says Walton was informed of the decision a day after a 123-105 home loss to Utah that dropped the Kings to 6-11 on the season. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team hadn’t announced the move. ESPN first reported the firing.

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